Zoofari summer camp offers fun, education at Zoo Miami

Children ages 4-13 can enjoy a funfilled, educational Zoofari summer camp at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., designed to immerse them into the world of wildlife through animal encounters, interactions with zookeepers, exciting games, and the creation of special treats for zoo animals.

Weekly themed interactive presentations involve animal biofacts, such as skulls, teeth and skins and Banfield Pet Hospital FutureVets program presentations. Monorail trips, carousel rides, arts and crafts, playtime in the playgrounds are also included in the fun.

Camp dates are June 18-Aug. 10, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with 8:30 a.m. drop off. Extended care is available until 5:30 p.m. for $35 per week Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Morning and afternoon snacks provided. Campers must bring their own lunches with drinks from home. Cost is $190 per week per child and $170 per week per child for Zoological Society members. To register or for more information on discounts, camp scholarships and weekly themes, visit www.zoomiami.org or call the Zoological Society of Florida’s Education Department at 305-255-5551. Emails can be sent to zoocamp@zsf.org.